HERZING UNIVERSITY HESI RN 2025 EXIT Exam
2025–2026 Accurate Real Exam Questions and
Verified Correct Answers
What nursing intervention is particularly indicated for the second stage of labor?
A) Assessing the fetal heart rate and patterns for signs of fetal distress.
B) Monitoring effects of oxytocin administration to help achieve cervical dilation.
C) Providing pain medication to increase the clients tolerance of labor pains.
D) Assisting the client to push effectively so that expulsion of the fetus can be achieved.
- answer>>>D) Assisting the client to push effectively so that expulsion of the fetus can
be achieved.
The charge nurse is making assignments for one practical nurse and three registered
nurses who are caring for neurologically compromised clients. Which client with which
change in status is best to assign to the PN?
A) Subdural hematoma whose blood pressure changed from 150/80 to 170/60.
B) Viral meningitis whose temperature change from 101 S to 102F.
C) Diabetic keto acidosis who is Glasgow coma scale score changed from 10 to 7.
D) Myxedema, whose blood pressure change from 80/50 to 70/40. - answer>>>B)
Viral meningitis whose temperature change from 101 S to 102F.
A client receives a prescription for Aceta medicine 1000 mg PO every eight hours PRN for
pain. The bottle is labeled acetaminophen for oral suspension, US P 500 mg per 15 mL.
How many tablespoons should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter numerical
value only.) - answer>>>2
15 mL per tablespoon
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,The nurse is administering multiple prescribe vaccines to a toddler. Which strategy should
the nurse prioritized to reduce the duration of pain?
A) Supine positioning.
B) Verbal reassurance.
C) Simultaneous injections.
D) Physical soothing. - answer>>>C) Simultaneous injections.
NGN: Dean 30, admit to the medical floor, vital signs every four hours, regular diet, out of
bed with assist.
Complete diagram with one condition, two actions, and two parameters. -
answer>>>Actions: the client for a nutrition history, encourage the client to drink
Condition: Malnutrition
When assessing a multigravida on the first postpartum day, the nurse finds a moderate
amount of lochia rubra, with the uterus firm, and three fingerbreadths above the
umbilicus. Which action should the nurse implement first?
A) Check for a distended bladder.
B) Review the hemoglobin to determine hemorrhage.
C) Increase IV infusion rate.
D) Massage the uterus to decrease atony. - answer>>>A) Check for a distended bladder.
A client who is receiving zidovudine reports the appearance of pinpoint, red, brown spots
on the skin. Which result should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
A) Skin biopsy.
B) Complete blood count.
C) Allergy test.
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,D) Electromyography. - answer>>>B) Complete blood count.
Petechiae can occur due to low platelet counts. Zidovudine is used for HIV and can cause
hematological toxicity, anemia neutropenia.
A child newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is being discharged from the hospital.
Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the parents prior to
discharge?
A) Instructions about how much fluid the child to drink daily.
B) Referral for social services for the child and family.
C) Signs of addiction to opioid pain medications.
D) Information about nonpharmaceutical pain relief measures. - answer>>>A)
Instructions about how much fluid the child to drink daily.
During discharge teaching, and overweight client with heart failure is asked to make a
grocery list for the nurse to review. Which food choices include it on the clients list should
the nurse encouraged? SATA.
A) Cheddar cheese cubes.
B) Canned fruit in heavy syrup.
C) Lightly salted potato chips.
D) Plain, air-popped popcorn.
E) Natural whole almonds. - answer>>>D) Plain, air-popped popcorn.
E) Natural whole almonds.
A client is receiving IV fluids by gravity infusion and exhibit signs of fluid volume overload.
When assessing the clients IV delivery system, where should the nurse assess first? -
answer>>>A
I can't see all the pics. Use the clamp on the IV tubing.
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, The nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a rehabilitation facility prior
to discharge. Which behaviors indicate the client understands how to maintain balance
safely? SATA.
A) Widen stance while working near the sink.
B) Leans forward to pull a pan from a high shelf.
C) Tenths from the waist to pick trash off the floor.
D) Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.
E) Lots knees while preparing food on the counter. - answer>>>A) Widen stance
while working near the sink.
D) Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.
A client is receiving methylamine 800 mg PO three times a day. Which assessment should
the nurse perform to assess the effectiveness of the medication?
A) Bowel patterns.
B) Pupillary response.
C) Peripheral pulses.
D) Oxygen saturation. - answer>>>A) Bowel patterns.
Ulcerative colitis medication that helps reduce inflammation in the G.I..
Five days after surgical fixation of a fractured femur, a client suddenly reports chest pain
and difficulty in breathing. The nurse suspect the client may have had a pulmonary
embolus. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
B) Prepare a continuous heparin infusion per protocol.
C) Bring the emergency craft cart to the bedside.
D) Notify the healthcare provider. - answer>>>A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
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2025–2026 Accurate Real Exam Questions and
Verified Correct Answers
What nursing intervention is particularly indicated for the second stage of labor?
A) Assessing the fetal heart rate and patterns for signs of fetal distress.
B) Monitoring effects of oxytocin administration to help achieve cervical dilation.
C) Providing pain medication to increase the clients tolerance of labor pains.
D) Assisting the client to push effectively so that expulsion of the fetus can be achieved.
- answer>>>D) Assisting the client to push effectively so that expulsion of the fetus can
be achieved.
The charge nurse is making assignments for one practical nurse and three registered
nurses who are caring for neurologically compromised clients. Which client with which
change in status is best to assign to the PN?
A) Subdural hematoma whose blood pressure changed from 150/80 to 170/60.
B) Viral meningitis whose temperature change from 101 S to 102F.
C) Diabetic keto acidosis who is Glasgow coma scale score changed from 10 to 7.
D) Myxedema, whose blood pressure change from 80/50 to 70/40. - answer>>>B)
Viral meningitis whose temperature change from 101 S to 102F.
A client receives a prescription for Aceta medicine 1000 mg PO every eight hours PRN for
pain. The bottle is labeled acetaminophen for oral suspension, US P 500 mg per 15 mL.
How many tablespoons should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter numerical
value only.) - answer>>>2
15 mL per tablespoon
1|Page
,The nurse is administering multiple prescribe vaccines to a toddler. Which strategy should
the nurse prioritized to reduce the duration of pain?
A) Supine positioning.
B) Verbal reassurance.
C) Simultaneous injections.
D) Physical soothing. - answer>>>C) Simultaneous injections.
NGN: Dean 30, admit to the medical floor, vital signs every four hours, regular diet, out of
bed with assist.
Complete diagram with one condition, two actions, and two parameters. -
answer>>>Actions: the client for a nutrition history, encourage the client to drink
Condition: Malnutrition
When assessing a multigravida on the first postpartum day, the nurse finds a moderate
amount of lochia rubra, with the uterus firm, and three fingerbreadths above the
umbilicus. Which action should the nurse implement first?
A) Check for a distended bladder.
B) Review the hemoglobin to determine hemorrhage.
C) Increase IV infusion rate.
D) Massage the uterus to decrease atony. - answer>>>A) Check for a distended bladder.
A client who is receiving zidovudine reports the appearance of pinpoint, red, brown spots
on the skin. Which result should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
A) Skin biopsy.
B) Complete blood count.
C) Allergy test.
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,D) Electromyography. - answer>>>B) Complete blood count.
Petechiae can occur due to low platelet counts. Zidovudine is used for HIV and can cause
hematological toxicity, anemia neutropenia.
A child newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is being discharged from the hospital.
Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the parents prior to
discharge?
A) Instructions about how much fluid the child to drink daily.
B) Referral for social services for the child and family.
C) Signs of addiction to opioid pain medications.
D) Information about nonpharmaceutical pain relief measures. - answer>>>A)
Instructions about how much fluid the child to drink daily.
During discharge teaching, and overweight client with heart failure is asked to make a
grocery list for the nurse to review. Which food choices include it on the clients list should
the nurse encouraged? SATA.
A) Cheddar cheese cubes.
B) Canned fruit in heavy syrup.
C) Lightly salted potato chips.
D) Plain, air-popped popcorn.
E) Natural whole almonds. - answer>>>D) Plain, air-popped popcorn.
E) Natural whole almonds.
A client is receiving IV fluids by gravity infusion and exhibit signs of fluid volume overload.
When assessing the clients IV delivery system, where should the nurse assess first? -
answer>>>A
I can't see all the pics. Use the clamp on the IV tubing.
3|Page
, The nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a rehabilitation facility prior
to discharge. Which behaviors indicate the client understands how to maintain balance
safely? SATA.
A) Widen stance while working near the sink.
B) Leans forward to pull a pan from a high shelf.
C) Tenths from the waist to pick trash off the floor.
D) Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.
E) Lots knees while preparing food on the counter. - answer>>>A) Widen stance
while working near the sink.
D) Brings a heavy can close to body before lifting.
A client is receiving methylamine 800 mg PO three times a day. Which assessment should
the nurse perform to assess the effectiveness of the medication?
A) Bowel patterns.
B) Pupillary response.
C) Peripheral pulses.
D) Oxygen saturation. - answer>>>A) Bowel patterns.
Ulcerative colitis medication that helps reduce inflammation in the G.I..
Five days after surgical fixation of a fractured femur, a client suddenly reports chest pain
and difficulty in breathing. The nurse suspect the client may have had a pulmonary
embolus. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
B) Prepare a continuous heparin infusion per protocol.
C) Bring the emergency craft cart to the bedside.
D) Notify the healthcare provider. - answer>>>A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
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